- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Cynthia
Cynthia Fradl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of clinical experience. She offers a warm, interactive approach and focuses on practical support for common life struggles. Parents looking for help with the strains of caregiving will find clear, down-to-earth guidance.
Cynthia works from Oregon and conducts sessions in English. She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the aftereffects of trauma. She also supports those managing long-term mental health challenges such as bipolar disorder and co-occurring conditions.
Background and approach
Cynthia addresses sleep and eating concerns, addiction, anger, and career-related stress in straightforward, goal-focused conversations. Her style blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered listening. Mindfulness exercises and emotionally-focused techniques are used when they match a person's goals.
Cynthia avoids labels and focuses on what someone needs right now in their life. Past settings include nonprofit programs, hospitals and schools, giving her experience with varied practical problems and service systems. She tailors plans so interventions fit each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.
Sessions aim to build coping skills, clearer communication, and steady routines. Parents can expect help with managing family stress, balancing responsibilities, and developing strategies for everyday parenting challenges. Cynthia emphasizes respectful collaboration and support as people work toward change.
What Cynthia works with
Everything Cynthia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Cynthia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cynthia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking practical steps that match what matters to you, helping with anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful routines, which can help with sleep, worry, and mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and guided as they set their own goals.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs and will tailor methods accordingly. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are simpler when bandwidth is limited or a short check-in is needed. Live chat and texting let people share thoughts between sessions and fit support into busy schedules. These options make it easier to get consistent help while balancing family and work demands.
Questions people ask about Cynthia
What kinds of concerns are addressed?
Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief as well as parenting strains, sleep and eating problems, addictions, and career stress.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are warm and interactive with a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness, acceptance ideas, and emotionally-focused work.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience working in nonprofits, hospital and clinical settings, and schools.
Where is the therapist located and what are her credentials?
She practices from Oregon and holds the credential LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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